HTC is about to introduce the world’s first blockchain phone
October has been one of the busiest months in Android history when it comes to new smartphone releases. So far, we’ve seen four flagship announcements, …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2007. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he closely follows the events in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming new movies and TV shows, or training to run his next marathon.
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All the Huawei Mate 20 features you won’t find on other Android flagships right now
Huawei unveiled four new mobile devices earlier this week, all part of its new Mate 20 series. We’re looking at the Mate 20 and Mate …
OnePlus CEO confirms another way the OnePlus 6T has rivals beat
OnePlus will unveil the OnePlus 6T on October 30th, but we already know all of the phone’s main features. We’re looking at an-all screen device …
It looks like the first ‘Avengers 4’ trailer and title reveal might be coming soon
A few weeks ago, we speculated that the first Avengers 4 trailer could drop as soon as mid-November, considering that the first Captain Marvel trailer …
Good news: Google’s Pixel 3 XL has the right kind of OLED display
Soon after Pixel 2 reviews came out last year, it became clear that the XL version suffered from various screen issues that Google fixed with …
Yes, Facebook’s smart speakers will collect data about you that could be used for ads
When Facebook unveiled its Portal smart speakers last week, it insisted that the devices will protect your privacy even though they’re equipped with a camera …
The newest Google Maps feature is only useful if you have the right kind of car
Google on Tuesday unveiled a brand new Google Maps feature that should improve your overall navigation experience, but only if you operate the kind of …
Huawei’s new 7.2-inch gaming phone is bigger and more poweful than many tablets
Huawei on Tuesday unveiled not two, not three, but four new Mate phones, including the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro, the Porsche Design-branded Mate …
New revelations make ‘Annihilation’ sound like a great ‘Avengers 4’ title
A few days ago, we heard that the Avengers 4 title might be Avengers: Annihilation, a leak that supposedly angered execs over at Marvel and …
Huawei just unveiled the most beastly Android phone the world has ever seen
Huawei on Tuesday unveiled the Mate 20 series, phones that are well ahead of any 2018 Android flagship. As leaks have revealed in the past …
Samsung’s Android Pie beta program for the Galaxy S9 will start soon
Google released Android 9.0 Pie in early August, with only Pixel and Pixel 2 phones being eligible for the upgrade. Various other smartphone makers offered …
The first real 5G phone is coming soon, well before 5G networks go live
We’re under Android assault this month, as the major smartphone vendors in the world are launching their latest devices, many of them being flagship devices …
These three phones are going to be Samsung’s new nightmare
You can criticize Samsung all you want for copying Apple or being incredibly slow on Android software, but Samsung happens to be at the forefront …
New leak says Qualcomm is making a powerful chip for Windows 10 laptops
A couple of leaks this summer revealed that Qualcomm might be working on a brand new Snapdragon high-end platform that would power computers instead of …
OnePlus 6T will be more expensive, but easier to get your hands on
When it launches next month, the OnePlus 6T might be slightly more expensive than the OnePlus 6 that hit stores a few months ago. But …
Galaxy Note 10 leak reveals an even bigger screen than Apple’s iPhone XS Max
Even though the Galaxy Note 9 launched just a few months ago, the first Note 10 rumors are already here. A few days ago, a …
‘Avengers 4’ actor basically confirms that Doctor Strange will return from the dead
We’ve often talked about Doctor Strange’s resurrection in Avengers 4. After all, he’s the mastermind of the only plan that will allow the Avengers to …
Let’s not pretend the new Palm ‘phone’ is actually a good idea
The phone in the image above looks like a tiny iPhone, though it runs Android and the operating system looks a lot like Apple’s watchOS. …
Here’s how to prevent a new PS4 message bug from bricking your console
Remembers those message bugs that can crash smartphones? It turns out gaming console may have a similar problem, according to some PlayStation 4 owners who …
Apple reportedly buys music analytics company Asaii
Apple reportedly purchased a music analytics company called Asaii, a startup that can supposedly discover new artists well before they become famous. Asaii would mark …
12 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
I watched Venom last weekend, and I still don’t know what to make of it. It sure was fun to see Tom Hardy playing Venom, …
New leak suggests Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro could be the most exciting Android of the year
In a matter of days, we’ve seen a bunch of impressive new Android phones, including flagships (LG V40 ThinQ, Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, …
More proof that Microsoft is working on its own foldable smartphone
Microsoft a few weeks ago unveiled a bunch of new Surface-branded products, although that mythical Surface Phone/Andromeda device was nowhere in sight. But in the …
This is easily the best and most terrifying ‘Avengers 4’ spoiler yet
We’ve been covering the latest Avengers films for months now, trying to figure out what will happen after that infamous snap. We know that plenty …
This might be the best thing about the upcoming OnePlus 6T
The OnePlus 6T will be slightly more expensive than its predecessor. OnePlus suggested as much while confirming that the phone will have a fingerprint sensor …
Did Google just tell us that it’s getting rid of Android?
Google hardly had any surprises left for its Pixel 3 event earlier this week, especially when it comes to the stars of the show, the …
A new Instagram feature will make it even easier to waste your time patrolling feeds
Facebook recently announced that it’ll also tell you how much time you spend on its apps, joining a brand new trend in tech these days, …
Google thinks a second lens is ‘unnecessary’ for the Pixel 3’s main camera
Google earlier this week unveiled the Pixel 3 phones, confirming practically all the leaks we’ve seen over the past few months. Those leaks also revealed …
Huge ‘Avengers 4’ spoilers suggest time travel will be used to prevent ‘Infinity War’ deaths
We’ve known for quite a while that many of the superheroes who turned to dust in Infinity War will be brought back to life somehow. …
The Pixel 3 won’t help the fact that Google just can’t seem to sell Pixel phones
Google earlier this week made a big deal about its previous Pixel phones, right before unveiling the Pixel 3 and all the other new hardware …
